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单词 palaeology
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Definition of palaeology in English:

palaeology

noun ˌpeɪlɪˈɒlədʒiˌpalɪˈɒlədʒi
  • The study of antiquities; the study of the ancient past, especially of human culture and its artefacts; archaeology.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), revolutionary politician and president of the United States of America. From palaeo- + -logy, after post-classical Latin palaeologia. Compare Hellenistic Greek παλαιολογεῖν to discuss antiquities.

 
 

Definition of palaeology in US English:

palaeology

noun
  • The study of antiquities; the study of the ancient past, especially of human culture and its artefacts; archaeology.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), revolutionary politician and president of the United States of America. From palaeo- + -logy, after post-classical Latin palaeologia. Compare Hellenistic Greek παλαιολογεῖν to discuss antiquities.

 
 
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